Recipe of the day: Mushroom, biltong and potato chowder makes perfect winter warmer dish

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Warm up this winter with a comforting bowl of mushroom, biltong, and potato chowder.


Simmered in a creamy broth, the mushroom, biltong, and potato chowder offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes, making it the perfect meal for chilly evenings.

Serve it with crusty bread for a complete dining experience that showcases South African ingredients in a cosy, delicious way.

It is a heartwarming American chowder with a South African twist.

This meal serves up to eight people.

Ingredients  

  • 30ml oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 60g butter
  • 30ml cake flour
  • 500g button mushrooms, sliced
  • 80ml white wine
  • 1.25 litres chicken stock
  • 1 potato, cut into cubes
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 375ml milk
  • 125ml cream
  • 150g ground, fine biltong
  • salt and milled black pepper

Instructions 

Stir in the milk, cream, and biltong and season to taste. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.

Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onion for 5 minutes.

Add the garlic, butter, and flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Stir in the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.

Increase the heat and add the white wine. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add the chicken stock, potatoes, and thyme. Cook for 10 minutes.

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Recipe of the day: Winter warmer Mushroom, biltong and potato chowder

Mushroom, Biltong & Potato Chowder

Warm up this winter with a comforting bowl of Mushroom, Biltong, and Potato Chowder. This hearty recipe combines sautéed mushrooms and diced biltong for a rich, savory flavor that pairs beautifully with tender potatoes. Simmered in a creamy broth, the chowder offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes, making it the perfect meal for chilly evenings. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete, satisfying dining experience that showcases South African ingredients in a cozy, delicious way.

  • Author: Thami Kwazi
  • Prep Time: 20minutes
  • Cook Time: 20minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Culinary Collection, Soups, Breads and Stews
  • Cuisine: American, South African Servings

Ingredients

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  • 30 ml oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 60 g butter
  • 30 ml cake flour
  • 500 g button mushrooms, sliced
  • 80 ml white wine
  • 1.25 liters chicken stock
  • 1 potato, cut into cubes
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 375 ml milk
  • 125 ml cream
  • 150 g ground, fine biltong
  • salt and milled black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onion for 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, butter and flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Increase the heat and add the white wine. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock, potatoes and thyme. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the milk, cream and biltong and season to taste.

    Simmer for 2 – 3 minutes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Serves: 6 – 8

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